Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal

Bantwal, Oct 23: A young man, who was mentally distressed due to unpaid debts, took his own life by hanging in Bantwal rural police station limits.

The deceased, Sanath Kumar, a resident of Talemogaru in Sajipa Padpu village, was involved in the fish trade and making a living through it. He had recently borrowed money from a bank to purchase a tempo rickshaw for his fish business. However, in recent days, as he faced financial difficulties after facing losses in fish business and couldn't repay the loan installments to the bank. It was said that he even had to sell his tempo rickshaw. The burden of his financial struggles grew, making it difficult for him to manage the situation.

Allegedly, Sanath Kumar had also resorted to gambling on cock fights and suffered more losses. Struggling with the weight of unpaid debts, he felt mentally burdened and could not find a way out of his financial crisis. It was during this desperate state that he took the extreme step of ending his life.

His family members, who were attending a Navarathri prayer at a Bhajan Mandir, discovered the grim incident upon returning home. They noticed the room's door was locked from the inside and whwn they called out Sanath's name, he did not respond. Upon breaking the door open, they found Sanath Kumar had hanged himself with a saree. Unfortunately, there was no response or sign of life.

Sub-inspector Harish from the Bantwal rural police station visited the scene and registered a case.

Suicide is not a solution to any problem. Kindly seek the help of mental health experts if you are under any kind of distress. Call toll free helpline number 9152987821.